Morgan County 4-H members were recognized for their accomplishments throughout 2012 at the Morgan County Achievement Night Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Mark Arndt Event Center at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush.

2012 Morgan County 4-H Council Secretary, Mallory Shaver, welcomed the guests and served as the emcee for the evening.

Marlin Eisenach, Livestock Extension Agent, talked about the 4-H livestock judging program. The 4-H judging program teaches youth decision-making and communication skills. Youth were encouraged to continue their hard work in the 4-H judging programs. Morgan County youth participated in four judging programs in 2012; horse, dairy, consumer choices, and livestock judging.

Eisenach thanked coaches, Gary and Laura Teague for their work with the livestock judging team. They recognized the youth involved in livestock judging during 2012. Judges were: Jordan Kendrick, Braden Mortensen, and Courtney Griffith.

Eisenach thanked Jeff and Helen Norris for their help in horse judging. Youth participating in horse judging were Emily Dahle, Rachel Fergus, Sage James, Kirsten Wood and Trey Wright. Shiloh Megel participated in dairy judging and went to the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest last week.

Dixon also recognized the club winning the Best Records Award. This is given to the 4-H club whose members receive the most outstanding record book awards in the 4-H interview judging area at the Morgan County Fair. The 2012 winner was the Weldon Valley 4-H Club. They receive a traveling trophy sponsored by John and Sue Aggson.

William Schneider, team captain, Caleb Christensen and Daniel Rinebarger for the 4-H FTC (FIRST Robotics Challenge) Team spoke about the 4-H robotics program and their accomplishment and robotics challenge for 2012.

Greyson Kehm shared about his experience representing Morgan County and Colorado at the National Shooting Sports Contest.

Clubs whose entire membership completed all of their projects receive a gold seal. They were Cowpokes and Cactus, Explorers, Lads n Lassies, Long Meadow, Morgan Sandburs, Open Range, Sunshine, Travelers, and Wildcat.

Guggenheim also recognized all the 4-H clubs for their community service work or citizenship projects throughout the year to help and benefit the community. Each club received a certificate for its efforts.

Janice Dixon recognized Levi Gapter, Conner Gerken, Kathleen Heupel and Mitch Tormohlen for all their hard work and accomplishments throughout their 4-H career. They received the 2012 "I Dare You Award."

At the end of the program, Cyndi Hofmeister recognized Morgan County 4-H Council representatives.

Hofmeister then installed the new officers. 2012-2013 Morgan County 4-H Council Officer team includes Megan Griffith, President; Keleigh Hoffman, Vice-President; Charlene Rinebarger, Secretary; Luke Rhode, Treasurer; and Shiloh Megel, Reporter. Wade Hofmeister, Dusty Johnson, Mallory Shaver, and Mitch Tormohlen will serve as senators. Keleigh Hoffman is serving this year as the District I Vice-President.